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Editorial: Winter’s here, time to drive like it
November 27, 2012 The first significant snowfall of the season hit parts of Northeast Michigan this past weekend, and served as a reminder that winter driving is different than summer driving. more »»
Fletcher: The direction our country is heading
November 27, 2012 I want to clarify something I’ve mentioned in previous columns, specifically: My wish for a clear economic direction of government policy. more »»
Editorial: Buy local first this Christmas season
November 26, 2012 Cyber Monday. Small Business Saturday. Black Friday. Midnight Blue Thursday (OK, we made that up, but it still needs a name because it’s probably here to stay). more »»
Stutzman: Evaluate your focus, what matters to you
November 26, 2012 Let’s say you wake up and everything you own is gon. more »»
Speer: Help those in need in NE Michigan
November 23, 2012 Need is not a hard word to understand. It is, however, a tough word to learn to live with. Across the region there are many “needy” people. more »»
Editorial: Right-to-work not only issue for lawmakers
November 23, 2012 When Michigan lawmakers return to Lansing after the Thanksgiving holiday a number of important issues await their attention. And, thanks to the results of the No. more »»
Editorial: A great tradition to start Alpena’s Christmas season
November 22, 2012 Northeast Michigan’s jewels always shine, but come the day after Thanksgiving each year they also twinkle and glitter with the holiday lights of the season, especially Alpena’s holiday parade tonight. more »»
Editorial: Take the time to give thanks
November 21, 2012 Today, give thanks. We all have many things we’ve been blessed with, so today, just take a moment and meditate on those blessings and give thanks. more »»
Gray: First 8 pounds set her life on fire
November 20, 2012 There are happy people and then there is Tisha Birch of Presque Isle, who sets a new standard. Tisha's smile lights up a room. more »»
Gray: First 8 pounds set her life on fire
November 20, 2012 There are happy people and then there is Tisha Birch of Presque Isle, who sets a new standard. Tisha's smile lights up a room. more »»
Fletcher: Better students, better economy
November 20, 2012 Sometimes the best advice can be found on a sign. In this instance, I believe very important important advice could be found on a sign outside a local podiatrist’s office last spring. more »»
Krawczak: The real ‘strangest questions’
November 19, 2012 Stress levels seem to be running high lately. So as we move into this holiday season, I decided to take a break from a more serious column to write about something a bit more fun. more »»
Editorial: Spotlight shines bright on Alpena council
November 16, 2012 A new look. A new day. Another new counci. more »»
Speer: Enhancement millage worth pursuing
November 16, 2012 Alpena School Superintendent Brent Holcomb understands a challenge. He knows when the odds are against him. Likewise, he knows when he is playing a strong hand. more »»
Editorial: It looks like old times
November 15, 2012 With a buck pole in Alpena city limits again, it looks like the days of old. Another firearms deer season is here, thus we wish all hunters a safe and productive visit to the woods. more »»
Fletcher: Time for being forgiving and thankful
November 13, 2012 Some time ago I mentioned to a friend that my church is very forgiving as a congregation. This pal asked how I could measure forgivenes. more »»
Stutzman: Preparing for NE Michigan winter
November 12, 2012 The day after Halloween I asked my husband if it was too early to decorate for Christmas. He told me it was way too early. more »»
Editorial: Former mayors would be sound, short-term answers
November 12, 2012 Two members of Alpena Municipal Council were removed last week during Tuesday’s recall election. With that, there are two vacancies. more »»
Editorial: Magic number benefits aiport, shows results of hard work
November 9, 2012 How important is a dependable, local air carrier to the region? Obviously it is very important, as evidence by the fact that in October, local residents went over the all-important 10,000... more »»
Speer: Looking at election colors, numbers
November 9, 2012 I mentioned in a recent column my passion for politics. I admit today my “political passion” tank runs near empty. I’m not sure I’ll fill it up again. more »» |
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